Question

subtract. write the answer in standard form.
(16 - 9i) - (2 - 9i) = \square

Explanation:

Step1: Distribute the subtraction

To subtract the complex numbers, we first distribute the negative sign to the second complex number: \((16 - 9i) - (2 - 9i) = 16 - 9i - 2 + 9i\)

Step2: Combine like terms

Now, combine the real parts (\(16 - 2\)) and the imaginary parts (\(-9i + 9i\)):
For the real parts: \(16 - 2 = 14\)
For the imaginary parts: \(-9i + 9i = 0\)
So, putting it together, we have \(14 + 0i\), which simplifies to \(14\)

Answer:

\(14\)